Owner guide · Michigan City Kia · Michigan City, IN
What Engine Does the Kia Seltos Have?
Engine, horsepower, torque, transmission and drivetrain for every 2027 Seltos trim, from Kia's compare trims and specs page on kia.com.
147 hp2.0L, LX to X-Line S
190 hp1.6L turbo, X-Line SX
195 lb.-ft.torque, X-Line SX
AWDavailable or standard, every trim
What engine is in the 2027 Kia Seltos?
Kia.com lists a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder with 147 hp and 132 lb.-ft. and an Intelligent Variable Transmission on the 2027 Seltos LX, S, EX and X-Line S. The X-Line SX uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder rated at 190 hp and 195 lb.-ft., with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
2027 Seltos engine by trim
| Trim | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder | 147 hp, 132 lb.-ft. | IVT | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| S | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder | 147 hp, 132 lb.-ft. | IVT | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| EX | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder | 147 hp, 132 lb.-ft. | IVT | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| X-Line S | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder | 147 hp, 132 lb.-ft. | IVT | All-wheel drive |
| X-Line SX | Turbocharged 1.6L inline 4-cylinder | 190 hp, 195 lb.-ft. | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive |
From Kia's 2027 Seltos compare trims and specs page on kia.com (Engine Type, Horsepower, Torque, transmission and Drivetrain lines), read November 9, 2026. IVT is Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission.
Seltos engine specifications
| Specification | 2.0L (LX, S, EX, X-Line S) | 1.6L turbo (X-Line SX) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder | Turbocharged 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel delivery | Multi-point injection (MPI) | Gasoline direct injection (GDI) |
| Horsepower | 147 hp at 6,200 rpm | 190 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm | 195 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
From Kia's 2027 Seltos compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
Seltos drivetrain and driving features
All-wheel drive
Kia.com lists all-wheel drive as available on the 2027 Seltos LX, S and EX, and standard on the X-Line S and X-Line SX.
Multi-Terrain Mode
The X-Line SX is the only 2027 Seltos trim with Multi-Terrain Mode, per kia.com.
Drive Mode Select
Kia.com lists Drive Mode Select as standard on front-wheel-drive models and included with all-wheel drive, which is available on the LX, S and EX and standard on both X-Line trims.
From Kia's 2027 Seltos compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026.
Planning to tow or comparing size? See our Seltos towing guide, Seltos dimensions guide and Seltos cargo space guide.
Michigan City Kia sales hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Sales hours as listed on Michigan City Kia's website, November 9, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Seltos engine questions
What engine does the 2027 Kia Seltos have?
Kia.com lists a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (1,999 cc) on the 2027 Seltos LX, S, EX and X-Line S, and a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder (1,598 cc) on the X-Line SX.
How much horsepower does the Kia Seltos have?
The 2027 Seltos 2.0-liter is rated at 147 hp at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm. The X-Line SX turbo is rated at 190 hp at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm.
Which Seltos has the turbo engine?
On the 2027 Seltos, kia.com lists the turbocharged 1.6-liter only on the X-Line SX.
What transmission does the Kia Seltos use?
Kia.com lists an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with the 2.0-liter and an 8-speed automatic with the 1.6-liter turbo on the X-Line SX.
Is the Kia Seltos all-wheel drive?
Kia.com lists all-wheel drive as available on the 2027 Seltos LX, S and EX, and standard on the X-Line S and X-Line SX.
Want to drive a Seltos?
Michigan City Kia is at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Ask to drive the 2.0L Seltos and the turbocharged X-Line SX back to back.
Sources
Engine type, displacement, valve train, compression ratio, fuel delivery, horsepower, torque, transmissions, drive modes, Multi-Terrain Mode, drivetrain and fuel tank by trim are from Kia's 2027 Seltos compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Seltos compare trims and specs: engines, horsepower, torque, transmissions, drivetrain, AWD, drive modes, image, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- Address and sales hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 9, 2026
